Allow us to introduce ourselves
We’re your new best friend in the wedding business!
Lionhearted Events was born out of a movement in the wedding industry to embrace individuality alongside tradition. Here at Lionhearted Events we strive to plan and execute weddings that are truly reflective of each individual client. By incorporating our knowledge of design trends and logistics with your impeccable taste, we work together to produce a vibrant celebration of your love story that feels uniquely ‘you’.
You can be confident in our ability to deliver the very best to you on your wedding day! Our deep understanding of the event industry and our extensive wedding planning experience has helped our team produce over 350 celebrations and counting! Grab some champagne and dance the night away knowing we’ll handle the rest!
Get to know your planners!
No, we didn’t just start planning because we planned our own (or a friend’s) wedding and thought it’d be fun. No, you won’t get stuck with someone who is fresh as a snowflake. We’re seasoned professionals who have been doing this for years - because that’s what you deserve. Get to know a little about each of us and take a peak at a few weddings everyone has produced!
Grace found her love of events while working on political campaigns, diving head first into organizing rallies and planning fundraisers. Being a Florida native and formerly working in guest services at Walt Disney World, she soon combined her passions for events and hospitality into a career in wedding planning. After working under some of the country’s premiere planners, Grace founded Lionhearted Events in 2015 and has been putting her own creative stamp on the wedding scene ever since! With 200+ weddings under her belt you can rest assured you’re in good hands with Grace at the wheel!
When she's not planning weddings you can find Grace chasing around her goldendoodle Liberty or scheming about her next vacation!
Favorite Flower: Poppies forever
Haylie is a native New Yorker turned Lakeview transplant and has served as a Wedding Planner for Lionhearted Events since 2019. Haylie’s background is in stage management and event production but her passion is for all things creative. Her larger than life persona and get shi* done attitude makes her perfect for coordinating chaos and making sure everyone has an amazing time on your wedding day.
Fun fact, Haylie eloped in New Zealand last year - talk about a destination wedding! It was gorgeous, she’ll be happy to show you all the pictures of their adventures!
Favorite Venue : Artifact Events
Hailing from West Town, Anna’s laid back demeanor coupled with her cool girl style makes her one of the most sought after members of the Lionhearted team. Anna joined us from the great wide world of catering which makes her a huge asset in when planning rentals and F&B, but where she really excels is her keen eye for design. Chances are if design is your number one priority and you’re getting married in Chicago, Anna will be your planner! She has worked with Lionhearted Events since 2019 but has been in the world of weddings long before!
When she’s not working weddings you can usually find her playing with her dachshund or hanging around Logan Square.
Favorite Venue: Ovation
Nicci is a maximalist stan and has served as a wedding planner with Lionhearted Events since 2018. Nicci came to us from the great wide world of radio and concert production - if you're a fan of alternative music and you've gone to any station sponsored shows, chances are you've already had some first hand experience with her handiwork! She's big into logistics and not afraid to take on anyone who gets the way of your perfect day!
Always stylish but not quite the girly-girl, you can usually find Nicci at a coffee shop pounding out emails, or sipping on bourbon with the gals.
Dream Wedding: Historic theater (music background, duh!) - black leather - all the velvet
